Charms And Letter Beads
Each band carries a different mix. Santa, a reindeer and a Christmas tree appear as charms, and letter beads spell out MERRY CHRISTMAS and HO HO HO across the others, so a stack of three or four on one wrist says something rather than just adding color. Red, green and white run through the set, which keeps them matched to whatever sweater is already in the closet.
Stretch Over A Sleeve
Clay beads on a high quality elastic cord mean no clasp to fasten with one hand. The band stretches over a knuckle and settles, fitting most wrists in a family without sizing, and it slides over the cuff of a long sleeve for a photo. Nothing digs in during a long dinner, so a bracelet stays on through the meal and the washing up.
Split Across The Stockings
A six pack divides into six separate presents, which solves the problem of what to put in a stocking or hand a coworker at an office exchange. Classmates, a teacher, a neighbor and the babysitter all take one, and nothing has to be wrapped beyond a small bag. For a party host they double as favors set out beside the plates for arriving guests.
Worn Again Next December
Pajamas, a holiday dress, a work party and a photo session on the stairs all happen inside the same three weeks. The bracelets move between those outfits without changing anything else, and clay beads hold their color rather than chipping the way painted ones do. Boxed with the ornaments in January they come out ready for the following season instead of tangled and dull.
